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BluePearl Vet
Kirkland, Washington

Veterinary Oncologist

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$184K - $260K

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Veterinary Oncologist (Board-Certified or Residency-Trained)

BluePearl Pet Hospital | Kirkland, WA

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, Washington is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Oncologist to join our established collaborative, multidisciplinary specialty team!

Why Join BluePearl Kirkland?

Competitive base salary plus production opportunities. The annual salary range for this position is $184,000–$260,000.

  • Additional ancillary benefits, including shift and weekend differentials where applicable
  • Quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Annual CE stipend
  • Outstanding technician support
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Our 20,000-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital provides advanced care 24/7 and is home to specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Surgery, Radiology, Clinical Pathology, and more.

You'll have access to cutting-edge technology including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, CO₂ laser, a dedicated ICU, and a full in-house laboratory. We also offer a strong internship and residency program that fosters mentorship, collaboration, and continued learning.

Life in Kirkland

Located just outside Seattle on the shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland offers an exceptional quality of life with waterfront parks, vibrant restaurants, outdoor recreation, and easy access to hiking, skiing, and the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty.

Why BluePearl?

At BluePearl, our passion is pets and the people who care for them. We are committed to supporting our clinicians both professionally and personally through comprehensive benefits, career development, and a strong culture of collaboration.

  • Professional Growth & Development
  • Annual continuing education allowance
  • Free continuing education opportunities
  • Access to BluePearl University training programs
  • Access to more than 2,000 medical journals
  • Leadership development programs and workshops
  • Career advancement opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health
  • Benefits & Wellbeing
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Generous paid time off and floating holidays
  • Annual company store allowance
  • Regional licensed social worker support
  • Trupanion pet insurance and employee pet care discounts

We believe in fostering a supportive, family-like culture where teams work together to provide remarkable care for pets and the people who love them!

We believe in fostering a supportive, family-like culture where teams work together to provide remarkable care for pets and the people who love them!

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced oncological care as part of a multidisciplinary specialty team in a 24/7 hospital environment. Participate in the mentorship of interns and residents while collaborating with other specialists to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or residency-trained in veterinary oncology. The role requires the ability to work effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced specialty hospital setting.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Emergency careCT scanning

Oncology Career Context

In Washington, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$157k (35 salary observations; 89 listings), vs ~$146k nationally (446 salary observations; 3,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$222k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $207k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$222k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Kirkland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,118k
Typical market rent
$2,603/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About BluePearl Vet

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Tampa, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly production bonus
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Annual CE stipend
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Flexible scheduling
Generous PTO
Floating holidays